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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.18, 144.93 and 80.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.18, 144.93 and 80.61 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.18 : 144.93 = 80.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.18/144.93 = 80.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.18x = 144.93 × 80.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.18x = 11,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,682.81/105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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